Attendance/Duration
Short full-timeOverview
The fitness world is growing fast. This course may help you progress towards many job areas like personal training, sports coaching, sports development or sports science.
Entry Requirements
To apply for this course, you'll need:
- Ideally one Graded higher (A-C) or relevant success at SCQF Level 6 combined with some national 5 qualifications or success in a relevant NC course at a minimum of SCQF Level 5
- OR
- For internally progressing Sport learners you will have successfully completed the August start course with suitable engagement and evidence provided for progression.
If you don’t have formal qualifications but have life experience, then we’ll also consider you for a place, so please do apply.
Course Content
Start on your sport and fitness journey, where theory meets practice. Here's an idea of what you may explore:
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise: how the mind can impact on performance in sport
- Event Organisation: planning sport and fitness events for local participants
- Cardiovascular and Free Weight Training: master the art of endurance and strength
- Work Placement: develop your leadership and coaching skills in your chosen area
Careers and Further Study
After you successfully complete this course, you may have the opportunity to progress to:
- HND Year 1 Applied Sport and Exercise Science - August
- HNC in Sports Coaching and Development - August
Take the next step towards a rewarding future. If you're interested by these opportunities, we encourage you to apply.
Skills
Along with subject specific skills you will also develop Meta-skills such as Focusing, Adapting, Communication, Adaptation, Leadership and Critical Thinking in a supporting learning environment.
Employer and Industry Links
During your course you will work with industry partners including Active Schools to gain hands on experience of leading/coaching and event organisation.